Magnesium Health Watch

Studies are showing that magnesium supplements are linked to migraine prevention.  For some migraine sufferers, a daily dose of magnesium can help with attacks.  You can start with eating magnesium-rich foods.  Otherwise, oral supplements or an IV injection of magnesium sulfate can help .

“The headaches and accompanying symptoms can be triggered by a number of factors, including stress, fatigue, food sensitivities and environmental allergies. Although triggers can vary from person to person, a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that many migraine sufferers have one thing in common — relatively low levels of the mineral magnesium.

For these individuals, a daily dose of magnesium can help reduce the frequency, severity and duration of migraine attacks. The results of numerous studies support the daily use of supplemental magnesium for the prevention of migraine headaches.

In one such study, German researchers evaluated the effects of oral magnesium on 81 adult migraine sufferers.

Half the subjects received 600 milligrams magnesium citrate daily for 12 weeks, while the other half received placebo pills.

During the final four weeks of the study, the frequency of migraine attacks was reduced by 41.6 percent in the patients who received supplemental magnesium, compared to a 15.8 percent reduction in the placebo group.”

Your Health: Magnesium Helps Prevent Migraines.

Baths are an effective way to absorb vitamins and minerals, without experiencing some of the side effects that often accompany mineral supplements.    One great way to get your magnesium is through an epsom salt bath, which contains high levels of magnesium.  Your skin naturally regulates absorption so your body gets only what it needs.  It’s not like taking mineral supplements where you might be taking many times the recommended daily allowance.

Here’s what Tonic has to say about it:

“One of the most positive effects of Epsom salt soaks are that they boost your magnesium levels because the salt contains so much of this underrated mineral. But, the truth is, many of us are lacking in magnesium (check with your doctor for tests especially is you suffer from migraines as taking extra magnesium can help prevent or alleviate migraines).

Stress, too, can drain your system of magnesium, and if you think you’re getting enough of the mineral from your diet, think again. Our soil isn’t as nutrient-rich as once was and unless you’re vigilant about eating almonds and other magnesium-containing foods, you’re probably llacking adequate levels.

A twice-weekly soak for about 15 minutes in an Epsom salt bath couldn’t be a more relaxing way to get yourself on your way to magnesium magnificence!”

Soak In It: Epsom Salt Baths by Jac Chebatoris.

A magnesium deficiency is considered to be one of the most common, but treatable, causes of disease. An estimated 72% of Americans are not getting enough magnesium. Low magnesium levels are associated with several autoimmune disorders including Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, arthritis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and asthma. Reduced levels are also thought to be the reason for muscle pain in SLE (Lupus) patients. (more…)

Doctors and health experts are keen advocates of complete nutrition and ample food supplement intake. While the right diet and exercise has become a health and wellness cliché, their importance cannot be overstated. However, we sadly lack enough vital information regarding different vitamin intake. Magnesium is one nutritional example that has important benefits that we don’t know much about. (more…)

What Natural Remedies Can You Take for Migraine Headaches?

The National Headache Foundation says that more than 29.5 million Americans have migraine, and although some rely on prescription medications, a growing number prefer natural remedies for migraine headaches. A natural remedy for migraine headaches might be anything from herbs to supplements, acupuncture to aromatherapy.
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